Gaining more control over rentals is becoming more important: 'The recreation entrepreneur must remain in the wheel'

Holiday home with thatched roof at Hof van Nassau

The increase in VAT on accommodation from 9 to 21 percent puts further pressure on margins in the leisure sector. At the same time, the world of online distribution, dynamic pricing, and tour operators is becoming increasingly complex. For holiday parks, this means that professional...

Richard Otten shares plans with platform Pleisureworld; “Building the future of leisure together”

September 1 2026
by Pleisureworld
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Since January 2026, Richard Otten has been at the helm of the Pleisureworld platform. After more than fifteen years of experience in hospitality, leisure, and recreation, he takes over from Hans van Leeuwen, who remains involved in the background as an advisor. Otten...

Three holiday parks from the Dutch Oostappen portfolio up foreclosure auction

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the online foreclosure auctions will take place for holiday park Prinsenmeer in Ommel, holiday park Brugse Heide in Valkenswaard, and Stadsresort Valkenburg, also known as Stadscamping Den Driesch.

Top-segment holiday parks continuously push the upper limit.

In Baarle-Nassau, a new holiday park is being developed in the absolute top segment: Hof van Nassau. Various luxury holiday homes have a private swimming pond right outside the door; part of a distinctive wellness offering at this park. Also in the choice of materials used...

Wave of holiday home sales? Requires some nuance!

Over the past few weeks, various media have paid attention to 'Holiday homes being put up for sale en masse'. We (the Pretwerk.nl editorial team) also saw an article on Omroep Zeeland on July 20th with that theme (the source article). Since then, this article has been picked up...

Higher VAT primarily leads to shorter stays at Dutch holiday parks

The higher VAT on overnight stays is putting pressure on the holiday budgets of many Dutch people. Research by Summio Parcs among nearly 2.800 Dutch people shows that four out of ten expect to go on shorter holidays or cut back on luxury and...

Marvilla Parks establishes quality levels for a broader range of mobile homes

Marvilla Parks operates almost exclusively with static caravans and mobile homes at its Dutch campsites. By offering different quality levels, parent company European Camping Group aims to allow guests to choose between an entry-level model and more luxurious accommodations.

Nala Village aims to grow into the largest retreat center in Europe.

A new holiday park in Warnsveld combines recreational homes, retreats, festivals, and corporate programs around one central idea: reconnecting people with themselves, each other, and nature. Construction is still in full swing on the grounds of Nala Village. Cables are in place, homes are being installed...

More bookings, less revenue: short stays put holiday parks under pressure.

Holiday parks and campsites are increasingly dealing with short and late-booked stays. A market analysis by Booking Experts for the second quarter of 2026 shows that booking volume is growing, while revenue per reservation and average stay length are declining....

Knowledge Session Vital Holiday Parks

In the Knowledge Session Vital Holiday Parks – Keeping a Grip on the Holiday Parks in Your Municipality, we show how you, as a municipality, can work towards future-proof, vital holiday parks with a clear direction.

Rabobank: fewer overnight stays put accommodation sector under further pressure

July 8, 2026
by editor4
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For the first time in over ten years, the number of overnight stays in the Netherlands is declining. According to Rabobank, 2026 thus appears to be a turning point for hotels, holiday parks, and other accommodation providers. Foreign guests, in particular, are staying away more often, while higher costs and price increases the...

Are there also opportunities for budget concepts in the leisure accommodation sector?

Many outdated (and also cheap) holiday parks and campsites have disappeared from the market in recent years. Consequently, the supply in the budget segment has also decreased significantly. Are there now opportunities to capitalize on this? In the retail sector, budget concepts...

Gaining more control over rentals is becoming more important: 'The recreation entrepreneur must remain in the wheel'

Richard Otten shares plans with platform Pleisureworld; “Building the future of leisure together”

Three holiday parks from the Dutch Oostappen portfolio up foreclosure auction

Top-segment holiday parks continuously push the upper limit.

Wave of holiday home sales? Requires some nuance!

Higher VAT primarily leads to shorter stays at Dutch holiday parks

Marvilla Parks establishes quality levels for a broader range of mobile homes

Nala Village aims to grow into the largest retreat center in Europe.

More bookings, less revenue: short stays put holiday parks under pressure.

Knowledge Session Vital Holiday Parks

Rabobank: fewer overnight stays put accommodation sector under further pressure

Are there also opportunities for budget concepts in the leisure accommodation sector?

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